Louise McSharry: For a pop of lip color, try these comfortable and long-lasting matte lipsticks

When it comes to practical application, start by exfoliating the lips. As I mentioned earlier, matte products tend to stick to dry patches, so you’ll have a much nicer base if you get rid of dry skin in the first place.

You can do this with an exfoliating product like (7) Milani Rose Sugar Lip Scrub (€12.50 past start up.ie), but a toothbrush or washcloth will also work.

When it comes to products, less is more. A thin layer will wear better. If you’re having trouble with precision, a lip brush can help you apply the least amount of product and still deliver a glossy, eye-catching finish.

Lost in translation

We all learned about chlorophyll in school about its role in photosynthesis, but today it pops up frequently in conversations about skin care. Celebrities interested in ‘clean’ or ‘natural’ beauty love this ingredient thanks to it being plant-based and some studies showing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to be effective when applied topically. in place. Chlorophyll is rich in Vitamins A, C, E and K which are all very good for your skin, but I think including it in your diet is the best way to get the best effect by eat more vegetables.

Something old…

Medik8 is a brand I’ve always looked up to for products that work, but don’t go bankrupt. The brand was created by Elliot Isaacs, who created the first product in a small lab in the back of his father’s pharmacy in 2004.

liquid peptidess (€64 qua spacenk.com) is a moisturizing and non-sticky serum that penetrates the skin wonderfully. This peptide blend (a chain of amino acids) is specially formulated to penetrate deep into the lower layers of the skin. Once there, it can aid in collagen production, thus plumping the skin, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, and increasing skin firmness. Expect to see immediate results in softness and hydration, while increased firmness may take some time.

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… What’s new?

French skin care brand Biologique Recherche known for their incredible and super effective facial care formulas. The brand’s products are ‘prescribed’ to the individual by skin experts after assessing their specific skin needs, which means you won’t walk into a store and buy them off the shelf.

This is not a brand that launches new products, so when something new comes out, that’s a big deal. Collagene Originel Redensifying Face Serum (from €62 through skinbyolga.ie) aims to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles through increasing collagen production. In my experience, Biologique Recherche products have always worked and I can’t wait to try this serum.